Track Announcer

Harness racing at Yonkers Raceway

Huston To Call Triple Crown Races At Yonkers

Even in retirement announcer Roger Huston is a busy man. On Friday, June 28, the 81-year-old will make the six and a half hour trek from his home in western Pennsylvania to MGM Yonkers Raceway in New ...

Harness racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway

Changes In Store For Rideau Carleton In 2024

The first call to the post for Rideau Carleton Raceway’s 62nd season is scheduled for Sunday, March 24, and it promises to be a great season with numerous special events, a stop from the Ontario Sires...

Call Me Dani winning at The Meadowlands

The Sweet Sounding Swede Behind The Meadowlands Mic

There was no need to adjust your TV for Friday’s sixth race at New Jersey's Meadowlands Racetrack, as the dash was called quite capably by 19-year-old Alex Persson, the track announcer at Aby Racetrac...

Frank Salive

The Silky Smooth Sounds Of Frank Salive

Race announcers are a small and unique bunch, so TROT called on Western Fair’s Shannon ‘Sugar’ Doyle to speak to new Hall of Famer Frank Salive and see what the pair could come up with in terms of tho...

Dan Loiselle at Woodbine Racetrack

Loiselle To Milton Sports Hall Of Fame

The Milton Sports Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday, June 21 that five new inductees have been selected for induction in the categories of athletes and builders, including renowned race-caller Dan L...

Kenny Livengood

Livengood Takes Over As Northfield Park Announcer

MGM Northfield Park management has announced that Kenny Livengood will serve as the track’s next announcer, beginning Saturday, June 3.

Tom Durkin at Pinehurst Training Center in North Carolina

Durkin Back In The Booth

Legendary announcer Tom Durkin recently returned to his Standardbred roots and came out of retirement for his first harness racing call in 33 years.

Frank Salive

Salive Leaving Ocean Downs

Ocean Downs has announced that track announcer Frank Salive is leaving his current position calling the action at the Maryland racetrack.

Ayers Ratliff

Ratliff Calling It A Career

December 14, 2022

Ayers Ratliff, the longtime announcer at MGM Northfield Park, will bring the curtain down on his career at the Northeast Ohio facility on Friday, Dec. 30.

Bulldog Hanover in the Meadowlands winner's circle

Calling The Greatest Moments In Sports

Great moments in sports are often remembered because of what an announcer says to capture the moment. Often, these sound bites are talked about for generations.

Shannon 'Sugar' Doyle

Doyle Returning To Western Fair

The Raceway at Western Fair District will welcome back a familiar face, and voice, as it ramps up for the exciting homestretch of the racing season.

Wally Hennessey in the announcer's booth at Pompano Park

Hennessey Has A Blast In The Booth

Wally Hennessey’s career as a track announcer lasted only several minutes, but the experience will be a memory for a lifetime.

Track announcer Shannon 'Sugar' Doyle

Doyle's Lessons And Fond Memories

January 24, 2022

When outgoing race caller Shannon “Sugar” Doyle started at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, he was brought on to do more than call races.